Distant View of ClitheroeMatthias Read · 1730
1730
46.0 x 113.0 cm
Towneley Hall Art Gallery - Museum
Matthias Read (1669 – 1747)
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Towneley Hall Art Gallery - Museum (Burnley, United Kingdom)
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About this artwork
- Title: Distant View of Clitheroe
- Artist: Matthias Read
- Year: 1730
- Original dimensions: 46.0 x 113.0 cm
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Towneley Hall Art Gallery - Museum
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
Questions & Answers
What is the format of "Distant View of Clitheroe"?
The format of "Distant View of Clitheroe" is panoramic. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.
Are the colors of "Distant View of Clitheroe" by Matthias Read saturated or muted?
The palette of "Distant View of Clitheroe" is subtle color in saturation.
Where is "Distant View of Clitheroe" by Matthias Read on display today?
The original "Distant View of Clitheroe" by Matthias Read is held at the Towneley Hall Art Gallery - Museum, Burnley, United Kingdom. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.